Category Archives: News
Virgin Olive Market Recycling Wine Corks
The Virgin Olive Market in the 801 N. Orange building downtown has partnered with the national company Recork to recycle used wine corks into sandals, shoes, and shoe inserts. The recycling effort keeps material out of our local landfill, extending its … Continue reading
Filed under Local Food, News
What’s Happening This Weekend, Nov 12-14
Hello everyone! I hope you all caught Kalem Jones and Kelly Cowan on WPRK 91.5 yesterday! They discussed Ourlando, the movement behind “Think Local First,” and everything else that is encompassed by our mission! We are hoping to post a … Continue reading
Filed under Community Events, Local Economies, Local Food, News, Ways To Co-Create
“What’s Happening This Weekend?” Friday, November 5 – Sunday, November 7
It’s November, and OurLando is busy at work promoting all of the great things that our members are doing. Come out this weekend and see us at two great events: Yelp Helps and the Fall Harvest Festival. The events will … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Community Events, Get Involved, Local Economies, Music, News
“What’s Happening This Weekend?” – Friday, October 29 – Sunday, October 31
FRIDAY, October 29, MegaloMusic and Glory Days Present Afroman W/ Special Guests at the Cameo Theatre. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door. All ages are welcome to attend the event. Tickets … Continue reading
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The dirty tricks behind local-washing: How national corporations are co-opting the idea of “local”
HSBC, one of the biggest banks on the planet, has taken to calling itself “the world’s local bank.” Winn-Dixie, a 500-outlet supermarket chain, recently launched a new ad campaign under the tagline “Local flavor since 1956.” The International Council of … Continue reading
Filed under Local Economies, Local Food, News
Co-opting the Locals
Redefining the commonly accepted definition of local has come into vogue. Check out this New York Times article about Lay’s. Naturally, this is tied to Florida somehow. Click on the headline to read the full article. When ‘Local’ Makes It … Continue reading
Filed under Local Economies, Local Food, News
